Temple of Hercules

Alternative Names
معبد هرقل
Great Temple
Date
ca. 2nd century CE
Work Type

According to inscriptions found at the site, the Temple was built in honour of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

References

  • View from northeast corner of temple, Jordan Archaeological Museum and dome of Umayyad Palace in distance, Amman cityscape in background
  • View from southeast corner of temple, Dome of Umayyad Palace in distance, Amman cityscape in background
  • View from southwest corner of temple, Jordan Archaeological Museum, and Amman cityscape in distance
  • View from east path between Umayyad Palace and Temple of Hercules, with Amman cityscape in background